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Annie 30
Designer: Chuck Paine  ·  Builder: Morris Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1980
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About the Annie 30

With limited specifications available, the Annie 30 represents a somewhat obscure entry in the 30-foot sailboat market, making detailed research challenging for prospective buyers. This scarcity of information suggests the model likely had a limited production run or was built by a smaller manufacturer that didn't achieve widespread market penetration. Based on its 30-foot length, this sailboat would typically fall into the coastal cruising category, offering enough space for weekend getaways and short-term cruising adventures while remaining manageable for a small crew. Boats of this size generally strike a balance between comfort and performance, providing adequate accommodation for extended sailing without the complexity of larger vessels. The limited documentation surrounding the Annie 30 means potential buyers should exercise particular diligence when evaluating individual boats. Without comprehensive manufacturer specifications or widespread owner feedback, assessing the vessel's construction quality, sailing characteristics, and long-term reliability becomes more dependent on professional surveys and careful inspection. This situation often creates opportunities for informed buyers to find value in lesser-known designs, though it also increases the importance of thorough due diligence before purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.42 ft / 8.97 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 24.50 ft / 7.47 m
Beam 9.42 ft / 2.87 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 11,027.00 lb / 5,002 kg
Ballast 4,400.00 lb / 1,996 kg
Ballast Type lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Chuck Paine
Builder Morris Yachts (USA)
First Built 1980
Number Built 16
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
39.9
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
334.74
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 4.95 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.49
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.33 ft / 3.76 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 447.00 ft² / 41.53 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Westerbeke
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 13
Fuel Capacity 18 gals / 68 L
Water Capacity 37 gals / 140 L
How It Compares

vs. Dufour 29, First 30 Beneteau Mauric, Lancer 30 2, Morgan 30 2, Seidelmann 295

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Dimensions
LOA
Annie 30 ★
29.4 ft
Dufour 29
29.3 ft
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
29.4 ft
Lancer 30 2
29.5 ft
Morgan 30 2
29.4 ft
Seidelmann 295
29.4 ft
LWL
Annie 30 ★
24.5 ft
Dufour 29
25.1 ft
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
25.4 ft
Lancer 30 2
22.5 ft
Morgan 30 2
27.5 ft
Seidelmann 295
24.4 ft
Beam
Annie 30 ★
9.4 ft
Dufour 29
9.7 ft
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
9.4 ft
Lancer 30 2
9.8 ft
Morgan 30 2
11.3 ft
Seidelmann 295
10.2 ft
Displacement
Annie 30 ★
11 lbs
Dufour 29
7 lbs
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
7 lbs
Lancer 30 2
7 lbs
Morgan 30 2
10 lbs
Seidelmann 295
7 lbs
Ballast
Annie 30 ★
4 lbs
Dufour 29
2 lbs
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
3 lbs
Lancer 30 2
3 lbs
Morgan 30 2
5 lbs
Seidelmann 295
3 lbs
Sail Area
Annie 30 ★
Dufour 29
364 sq ft
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
360 sq ft
Morgan 30 2
Seidelmann 295
408 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Annie 30 ★
Dufour 29
171 s/nm
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
192 s/nm
Morgan 30 2
Seidelmann 295
183 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Annie 30 ★
Dufour 29
15.6
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
15.8
Morgan 30 2
Seidelmann 295
17.6
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Annie 30 ★
39.9 %
Dufour 29
36.5 %
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
49.3 %
Lancer 30 2
42.9 %
Morgan 30 2
50.0 %
Seidelmann 295
44.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Annie 30 ★
Dufour 29
20.7
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
21.0
Morgan 30 2
Seidelmann 295
19.6
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Annie 30 ★
Dufour 29
2.00
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
2.06
Morgan 30 2
Seidelmann 295
2.11
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Annie 30 ★
334
Dufour 29
205
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
206
Lancer 30 2
274
Morgan 30 2
214
Seidelmann 295
220
Hull Speed
Annie 30 ★
Dufour 29
6.7 kts
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
6.4 kts
Morgan 30 2
Seidelmann 295
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Annie 30 ★
Dufour 29
2.5
First 30 Beneteau Mauric
Lancer 30 2
1.9
Morgan 30 2
Seidelmann 295
2.5
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